House OKs 'strike teams'

Overreach of police power concerns some

9:37 PM,
Feb. 15, 2014

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The House has approved Gov. Phil Bryant's plan for state law enforcement "strike teams," but some lawmakers question whether it's an overreach of power.

"Everybody needs to understand we are setting up a state police force, which is a major change in policy for this state," said Rep. Cecil Brown, D-Jackson. "... You remember Ruby Ridge? I've got a great deal of concern about expanding police authority to anybody.

"We have a history in this state of abuse of police powers, as do most states." ...